Meaning: Blessed, through Benedict
The story
Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict. Modern use also draws on the surname, which comes from the same name family rather than a separate meaning.
Nicknames
- Ben
- Benny
- Bennie
Spellings & variants
- Bennet
- Benedict
Popularity
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Origins
Bennett comes from English and Latin.
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